The Aperol Spritz is a cocktail commonly enjoyed during the warmer months. Although this beverage is mostly requested in spring/summer, it’s a delicious beverage option for any month or occasion! The combination of sparkling wine and orange infused liqueur keeps it light and refreshing, no matter the season. Take fall for example. You can easily turn a classic Aperol Spritz into a festive favorite by swapping the sparkling wine for hard cider and garnishing with cinnamon sticks. Voila! The spiced orange and apple flavors are a perfect seasonal match, making today’s recipe an easy autumn favorite!
APPLE CIDER APEROL SPRITZ
A mix of hard apple cider, Aperol and club soda garnished with cinnamon sticks and thinly sliced apple rounds, for the fall season. Served on the rocks.
APEROL FLAVOR
Aperol is an aperitif, with lower alcohol content, commonly enjoyed in the afternoon before dinner. It’s known for its slight bitterness and bright orange color, which also suits the fall season well. The liqueur is a mix of bitter and sweet on the tastebuds with notes of orange, commonly topped with prosecco and garnished with sliced oranges.
The warm flavors in the liquer lend itself well to the har apple cider, providing a crisp seasonal twist, with tastes of autumn in every sip!
HARD CIDER
There are so many varieties of cider on the market, most of which are gluten free. My suggestion is to pick your favorite hard cider to mix with the spritz for a guaranteed delicious fall drink! You could also mix things up with a variety of hard cider flavors!
HOW TO MAKE AN APPLE CIDER APEROL SPRITZ
The recipe for this version of the Aperol Spritz is just as simple as the classic. All you need are 5 simple ingredients and your cocktail will be ready in no time! Start by filling two wine glasses with ice.
Pour one part Aperol over the ice in each glass, then top with hard cider and club soda. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon.
And get ready to toast to fall and all the festivities that come with the new season.
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Apple Cider Aperol Spritz
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 3
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Happy Hour
- Method: Cocktails
- Cuisine: Drinks
Description
A fall friendly Apple Cider Aperol Spritz, mixed with hard cider, Aperol and club soda garnished with cinnamon sticks and thinly sliced apple rounds, for the season. Served on the rocks.
Ingredients
FOR THE APPLE CIDER APEROL SPRITZ
2 parts Aperol
4 parts Hard apple cider (you can also free pour)
A splash of club soda or sparkling water
Apple rounds and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
FOR THE APPLE CIDER APEROL SPRITZ
Thinly slice an apple into rounds using a paring knife or mandolin.
Pour ice into two glasses.
Pour one part Aperol over each glass of ice.
Top each glass with two parts hard cider.
Balance with club soda or sparkling water.
Garnish with apple rounds and cinnamon sticks.
Enjoy!
Keywords: aperol, aperol spritz, fall drinks, fall cocktails, happy hour recipes, easy alcoholic recipes, party drink recipes, hard cider, apple cider
This cocktail is a great option for your holiday gatherings, taking just moments to mix up from start to finish, with no extra shakers or bar gadgets necessary! Watch the quick video below to see how fast it comes together.
Pair this tasty rendition of the spritz with charcuterie and grazing boards for the ultimate sip and bites that guests are sure to fall for!
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